Lever-gun fingerbanging
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Never had a problem with it while levering variuos 92s, 94s, 336s, 1894s or 95s that I've owned.
Must be years of practice.
I can lever my current m94 so fast several shells are in the air at once yet no crunched fingers.
I used to wrap the lever loop with rawhide strips in heavy recoiling guns like my old guide gun shooting buffalo bore 430 grain hc lead ammo.
Made the gun prettier and much easier on the fingers.
Must be years of practice.
I can lever my current m94 so fast several shells are in the air at once yet no crunched fingers.
I used to wrap the lever loop with rawhide strips in heavy recoiling guns like my old guide gun shooting buffalo bore 430 grain hc lead ammo.
Made the gun prettier and much easier on the fingers.
My 444 with pistol grip does the same thing to the fingers. I thought it was supposed to be that way. 
Had it to the range last week, and my solution was to switch to another rifle after 25 rounds. The shoulder and fingers were both agreeing to that plan.
Be careful with the leather wrap. It can cause rust if you leave it on all the time and don't monitor it.
Had it to the range last week, and my solution was to switch to another rifle after 25 rounds. The shoulder and fingers were both agreeing to that plan.
Be careful with the leather wrap. It can cause rust if you leave it on all the time and don't monitor it.
Got me a little confused now...
How can you damage the index finger when cycling when it is not inside the loop?
Is it the middle finger that is getting hurt?
EDIT: I see you edited the original post...
Before you cycle, pull the fingers toward rear of loop, it is probably more natural to move your fingers toward front of loop, where it get pinched toward the angled section of the loop (circled in red)
If the action takes a little force, I can see why it is an issue...
If you can round off that area with a little cushion and tape it could also do the trick.
How can you damage the index finger when cycling when it is not inside the loop?
Is it the middle finger that is getting hurt?
EDIT: I see you edited the original post...
Before you cycle, pull the fingers toward rear of loop, it is probably more natural to move your fingers toward front of loop, where it get pinched toward the angled section of the loop (circled in red)
If the action takes a little force, I can see why it is an issue...
If you can round off that area with a little cushion and tape it could also do the trick.
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BrotherRockeye
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well having read your edited OP, I stand by my first response.
Modify your lever to make it bigger, or dump your pinky out the back of the lever to give your middle finger some space so it doesn't get whacked.
Modify your lever to make it bigger, or dump your pinky out the back of the lever to give your middle finger some space so it doesn't get whacked.
I noticed my buddy had an issue at the range with my Marlin SBL. I had some hot loads for him to try and even with the pistol grip he got smacked on his middle finger. He just started gripping the outside of the lever. Myself I haven't noticed an issue yet.
@op holding outside the loop is what I do. With the upper half of my fingers coming in from the outside. It actually make sense for really fast cycling on end you get the hang of it . Another option is to buy the WWG big loop
www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/bolt-parts/charging-handle-parts/charging-handles/marlin-1895-big-loop-lever-prod16628.aspx
Another technique I've come across:
https://youtu.be/vNtmbTh7J_s
www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/bolt-parts/charging-handle-parts/charging-handles/marlin-1895-big-loop-lever-prod16628.aspx
Another technique I've come across:
https://youtu.be/vNtmbTh7J_s
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Maybe this has been said already... man the f@ck up.
Exactly
Pretty easy for small handed or short fingered people to say... Until you've been whacked when you are already stuffing your fingers into a small hole, you do not have an argument
While the above was likely said with tongue firmly planted in cheek - the first part is absolutely right. I have very large hands (can almost lift a basketball one-handed from the top), and recently was gifted a Winchester 94AE in 444 Marlin. I'd never owned a Winnie lever action before, and especially not with a boomer caliber. Damn near broke the first 3 fingers on my right hand, with 4 fingers into the lever grip, when I took my first shot. Been searching for a large loop lever like they offer for the Marlins but haven't yet found one for the Winnie. I have a JM 444s with the stock lever, but haven't come close to damaging my paw with that one, it's just a push. The Winchester has a real mother of a recoil.
And, yes, I grew a pair and manned up many years ago.
O.N.G.
I have a 450 marlin xlr and it was a real knuckle smasher with stout loads.. if I put any kind of a wrap on the lever or wore gloves I couldn't get my fingers through the loop. I never liked the look or rediclous size of some of the after market large loops so I ended up modifying my original.
Just expanded the loop a half inch in all directions and refinished the stainless. Looks great, works great and on cold day I can put on a light pair of gloves.
Just expanded the loop a half inch in all directions and refinished the stainless. Looks great, works great and on cold day I can put on a light pair of gloves.
